Image by Element5 on Pexels It is perhaps unsurprising that there has been silence from the Government on the two proposed referendums said to take place in November 2023. The referendums seek to repeal the reference to women’s place in the home under Article 41.2 of the Constitution. The most recent proposals for referendums on the matter come from recommendations from a … [Read more...] about Silence on Gender Equality Referendums 2023
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Research shows the importance of Travellers’ mental health in Ireland
Image from the Traveller Mental Wellness Continuum As a member of the Traveller community, suicide and mental health is a major factor for deaths within the Traveller community. Suicide is seven times higher than the national average in the Traveller community as of 2023. Every year, suicide is the cause of 11% of all traveller deaths and 82% of Travellers … [Read more...] about Research shows the importance of Travellers’ mental health in Ireland
Budget 2024 Reaction
Image by Harry Strauss from Pixabay Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe took to the Dáil on Tuesday October 10 outlining the details of the 2024 budget. The annual budget covers all bases of everyday life including tax cuts, family and children related issues, welfare recipients and pensioners, mortgage holders, rent and … [Read more...] about Budget 2024 Reaction
Men never thought about the Roman Empire
Image by Hisham Zayadneh on Pexels Snap out of it. Men think about all sorts of things, but why specifically the Roman Empire? Why not ancient Greece? Or the dystopian future that time is mercilessly dragging us towards? The Roman empire is cool, really cool. It is fun to think about the feats of Julius Caesar and the tales of ancient gladiators battling in the … [Read more...] about Men never thought about the Roman Empire
Irish – time for a change
Image by 14995841 from Pixabay Those of us in University of Galway are acutely aware of the fact that being able to speak Irish automatically makes someone a bit more attractive. Despite this, most of us can’t speak the language. If you ask people why this is, the common answer is ‘it’s because of how it’s taught’. While this may be partially true, it’s better to … [Read more...] about Irish – time for a change